BC Port Strike Mediator's 'Recommended Settlement' delivered to ILWU, BCMEA, response required by 10:30 AM Thursday

The Docks in Prince Rupert and along the BC Coast have been silent
since Canada Day as the BC Port Workers strike moved through July

By 10:30 AM Thursday, British Colombians may have some idea as to what is ahead when it comes to the now 12 day old strike that has shut down shipping terminals up and down the BC Coast and on Vancouver Island.

Under the instructions of Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan, the Federal Mediators in the ILWU/BCMEA talks delivered their version of the final offer this morning at 10:30, a recommended settlement for both sides to review over the next 24 hours.

We outlined the background to that process last evening, with the Labour Minister observing that both sides had come too close to a deal to let things slide any further than they had over the last number of days.

So far this afternoon, neither the employers side with BCMEA or that of  the port workers at ILWU have responded publicly to the delivery of the recommended settlement.

The ILWU social media feed today once again focused on the resolve of the workers on the picket line as well as to provide for letters of support from a number of labour unions both in Canada and global offering their support. 

Of note was one from the Canadian Labour Congress that was relayed on Tuesday prior to the Labour Minister's instructions to the mediator.

That correspondence notable for its firm opposition towards the government legislating ILWU members back. 

One of a number of letters of support for ILWU membrs
from other labour unions. Above a letter from the CLC
(click to enlarge)

Whether it comes to that next step from the Federal Government, won't be known until after both sides have responded to the Mediator's documents delivered this morning.

More notes on the last twelve days of the BC Port Strike can be explored from our archive page.